Off-Topic Does anyone use a sit-stand desk?

clerkin11 · 03-04-15, 02:46 PM

With all of the talk about how bad it is to sit all day at a desk (which I do), I am wondering about the sit-stand desks.

I am moving my home office and I need a new desk. I'm debating if it would be worth it to invest in a sit-stand desk. The more modest models run around $800,which is a lot. But for the health benefits, I wonder if it might be a worthwhile investment.

Does anyone here use one of these desks and do you like it? Is it worth it? What kind do you have?
Thanks

momofcha · 03-04-15, 02:49 PM

I use one at the office. It's nice to be able to have the option, but there's no way I'd shell out $800 for one.

andtckrtoo · 03-04-15, 03:26 PM

A simple option is to get a desk at the height you can stand, and get a tall chair for it.

There are also a lot of other options from using a box to raise your monitor and keyboard, to extenders that will do it for you, to other desks that move up and down. Do your research - there are a lot of options.

Jane P. · 03-04-15, 03:37 PM

I sometimes stand at one of my kitchen counters to do paperwork. Works great if you have the room.

bee · 03-04-15, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jane P.

I sometimes stand at one of my kitchen counters to do paperwork. Works great if you have the room.

We have a giant island in our kitchen and I always stand at it with my laptop -- I always stand for working (we work at home). My husband is next to me sitting on a barstool at the island. I like standing. (also doubles as a great place to do standing barre work that I stream!)

TracyQ · 03-04-15, 04:23 PM

The one I use at work sits on top of my desk. It's adjusts to standing or seated. I like standing so much that I hardly ever use it seated. Prior to purchasing it, I rigged one up using boxes and reams of paper just to see if I would like it. Once I realized how much better I feel standing I ordered this desk http://www.varidesk.com

Now that I stand most of the day I find I don't get the late afternoon energy drain that I used to. I just feel more energized.

clerkin11 · 03-04-15, 04:46 PM

I like the looks of the varidesk options.
I have a big apple desktop, so unfortunately, it's not portable and I can't bring it down to the kitchen to try it. Someday I may get a laptop, but I like having a big screen and even more importantly, a big keyboard with a number pad. I work with numbers all day and I hate little keyboards.
I appreciate the ideas and feedback.
Thanks!
Eileen

Kellie · 03-04-15, 05:53 PM

I'm a court reporter so I don't have much choice in the courtroom, but in my office transcribing hearings that I take, I've often thought of standing while doing that. For you ladies that do this, what footwear do you wear? If you're in a professional office, can you still wear your heels to stand or would that be bad for your back?

Footballnut · 03-04-15, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TracyQ

The one I use at work sits on top of my desk. It's adjusts to standing or seated. I like standing so much that I hardly ever use it seated. Prior to purchasing it, I rigged one up using boxes and reams of paper just to see if I would like it. Once I realized how much better I feel standing I ordered this desk http://www.varidesk.com

Now that I stand most of the day I find I don't get the late afternoon energy drain that I used to. I just feel more energized.

This thread is very timely. I have also been playing around with the idea of a sit stand desk. I purchased this one to test it for a while.

http://www.amazon.com/Workez-Standin...=standing+desk

I was wanting to purchase the Varidesk as well. I just didn't want to spend that much until I knew I would like it. What I hate about the one I purchased is that it is a pain to adjust and I do find I like to sit part of the time. I am a medical transcriptionist, so I have a foot pedal to deal with too, so sometimes I do need a break from standing.

TracyQ · 03-04-15, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kellie

I'm a court reporter so I don't have much choice in the courtroom, but in my office transcribing hearings that I take, I've often thought of standing while doing that. For you ladies that do this, what footwear do you wear? If you're in a professional office, can you still wear your heels to stand or would that be bad for your back?

Good question. I've suffered from Plantar Fasciitis in the past so I gave up wearing heels years ago but I think it would be painful to stand in heels all day. I'm fortunate to work in a low traffic office and have my own private office so I usually work in bare feet and have my shoes next to me which I can quickly stuff my feet into should somone come in.

When I first started standing I found my feet would hurt at the end of the day but that is no longer the case.

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03-04-15, 02:46 PM
clerkin11 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: upstate NY	Does anyone use a sit-stand desk? With all of the talk about how bad it is to sit all day at a desk (which I do), I am wondering about the sit-stand desks. I am moving my home office and I need a new desk. I'm debating if it would be worth it to invest in a sit-stand desk. The more modest models run around $800,which is a lot. But for the health benefits, I wonder if it might be a worthwhile investment. Does anyone here use one of these desks and do you like it? Is it worth it? What kind do you have? Thanks

03-04-15, 02:49 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	I use one at the office. It's nice to be able to have the option, but there's no way I'd shell out $800 for one. __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

03-04-15, 03:26 PM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	A simple option is to get a desk at the height you can stand, and get a tall chair for it. There are also a lot of other options from using a box to raise your monitor and keyboard, to extenders that will do it for you, to other desks that move up and down. Do your research - there are a lot of options. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

03-04-15, 03:37 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I sometimes stand at one of my kitchen counters to do paperwork. Works great if you have the room. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

03-04-15, 04:23 PM
TracyQ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston, MA	The one I use at work sits on top of my desk. It's adjusts to standing or seated. I like standing so much that I hardly ever use it seated. Prior to purchasing it, I rigged one up using boxes and reams of paper just to see if I would like it. Once I realized how much better I feel standing I ordered this desk http://www.varidesk.com Now that I stand most of the day I find I don't get the late afternoon energy drain that I used to. I just feel more energized. __________________ Tracy Cellulite is not a character defect.

03-04-15, 04:46 PM
clerkin11 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: upstate NY	I like the looks of the varidesk options. I have a big apple desktop, so unfortunately, it's not portable and I can't bring it down to the kitchen to try it. Someday I may get a laptop, but I like having a big screen and even more importantly, a big keyboard with a number pad. I work with numbers all day and I hate little keyboards. I appreciate the ideas and feedback. Thanks! Eileen

03-04-15, 05:53 PM
Kellie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma	I'm a court reporter so I don't have much choice in the courtroom, but in my office transcribing hearings that I take, I've often thought of standing while doing that. For you ladies that do this, what footwear do you wear? If you're in a professional office, can you still wear your heels to stand or would that be bad for your back?